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The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.

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  • Philip Zastrow

    Class of 2009

    In March 2020, Philip Zastrow, BA ’09, became a fully licensed mental health professional in the state of MN, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

  • Robert Rahn

    Class of 1956

    Robert Rahn, HS ’54, JC ’56 has three books coming out in the next year: History of Lutheran Heritage Foundation Volume II Autobiography Book of Devotions

  • Jonathan Vollen

    Class of 2019

    Jonathan Vollen, MAEd ’19, is thankful for a great experience in the CSP Masters Special Education/EBD Licensure Program!

  • Sidney Laurvick

    Class of 2019

    Sidney Laurvick, BA ’19, shared this update: “Life updates! Wow, since I’ve graduated I’ve gotten married, traveled to areas like Banff, Calgary, Canada & Turks and Caicos Islands, and finally my wife and I are expecting our first child in June. Life might be a little crazy right now but thankful for every day.”

  • Brittany Nagel (Arlow)

    Class of 2015

    Brittany (Arlow), BA ’15, was married to Greg Nagel on May 2nd, 2020 in Pine River, Minnesota. Jessica (Borchardt) Blocker, BA ’16 and Anna (Shaw) VanVleet, BA ’14 helped to celebrate the occasion by serving as Matron of Honor and Bridesmaid!

    Brittany Nagel (Arlow)

  • Susan Ostermann

    Class of 1985

    After 20 years in Lutheran schools, Susan Ostermann, BA ’85, has now been at a public charter school in Houston, TX for the last 15 years, 3 of which have been in the role as a curriculum coordinator.

  • Courtni Holloway

    Class of 2020

    Courtni Holloway, BA ’20, shared the following: “I am excited to share that I have accepted a position as a 7th grade English teacher at Hiawatha Academy-Northrop in Minneapolis. I am so eager to begin this new journey! Huge thanks to CSP and to all of my professors for preparing me for a career in…

  • Jennie Shreve (Arnold)

    Class of 1969

    Jennie (Arnold) Shreve, BA ’69 celebrated her 50 yr anniversary in 2019. She has 6 great grandchildren, and thanks the Lord for health and blessings.

  • Alice Smith (Kratt)

    Class of 1962

    Alice (Kratt) Smith, AA ’62, MA ’00, shared the following awards she has received in her career: 1996 LEA Distinguished Elementary Teacher of the Year 2006 LEA Distinguished International Educator of the Year 2017 CSP Alumni Distinguished Service Award 2017 Speaker at South African LEA Conferences 2019 Speaker at Asian LEA Conference in Taiwan

    Alice Smith (Kratt)

  • Lynn Podoll

    Class of 1961

    Lynn Podoll, HS ’59, JC ’61, shared the following note: “I retired as a full-time pastor at the end of June, 2008. Last September, at a time in life when most people are moving out of their homes to other arrangements, we bought our first house in our 53 years of marriage. We now live…

  • Vue Lee

    Class of 2024

    Vue Lee, BA ’12, now has four grandchildren.

    Vue Lee

  • Aric Bieganek

    Class of 2014

    Aric Bieganek, MA ’14, started a new role at CSP as Retention Data Manager in Academic Advising in May 2020.

    Aric Bieganek